Physician Assistant - CV/CT Surgery - First Assist

Position Overview

The CV/CT Surgery First Assist PA will work closely with a collaborative, high-performing surgical team, providing perioperative care and first-assist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic procedures in a well-established heart program.

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; schedule may vary when assigned to call
• Call Requirements:
  • Rotating weekday call (approximately once per week)
  • Rotating weekend call (Friday–Sunday) every 4th or 5th weekend

Practice Setting

• Primary location: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
• Occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals
• Case Volume: 1–2 cardiovascular surgery cases per day, depending on call coverage
• Team Structure: 14 Surgeons, 12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), established and collaborative CV surgery service

Key Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Preoperative and postoperative patient management
• Participate in on-call coverage for the CV surgery service
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered surgical care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active or eligible Texas PA license
• Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred
• Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience
• Demonstrated first-assist and perioperative skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based surgical environment
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer

Why Baylor Scott & White Health

• Nationally recognized heart and vascular program
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Predictable weekday schedule with structured call rotation
• Opportunity to practice in a premier Heart Hospital setting

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.